Small Semicolon ﹔

﹔ (U+FE54) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Small Semicolon is part of the Symbols family (block: Small Form Variants). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The SMALL SEMICOLON depicts a punctuation mark used to structure text and convey tone. It is the official name of this character. Usage contexts include: first, separating closely related independent clauses where a period may feel too final; second, clarifying lists when items already contain commas; and third, creating a deliberate pause that shapes rhythm and emphasis in writing. The symbol supports style and locale differences in usage, so writers adapt it to fit their audience. For accessibility, ensure screen readers convey its role as a pause marker and keep font rendering consistent across platforms. On different devices and operating systems it should appear as the same character and render with readable spacing to aid comprehension for all readers.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+FE54 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

See our category page for related symbols.